Show Notes
In this episode of PROSPER Natural Cancer CARE, Carla focuses on the challenges patients face when dealing with life changes associated with a cancer diagnosis, both in the short and long term. She introduces the concept of lifestyle medicine, an extensively researched approach aimed at improving quality of life for cancer patients. Lifestyle medicine encompasses various areas including sleep, movement and exercise, diet and nutrition, stress management, personal development, social and spiri...
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